Man, that shot at the end where he takes a good look around and soaks it all in, that’s everything. Congrats, Drew!!

@richturds7331

Жыл бұрын

And he’s on a 1st place team atm

@vivienneduong6541

Жыл бұрын

Hope he becomes a regular in the MLB for the coming years. Yankees fan.

@alexanderthegrape5370

Жыл бұрын

He's so young too lol I know for baseball he's "old" but from my point a view he's a young man having fun living out his dream

@CaptainLumpyDog

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Vin Scully's call of Koufax's perfect game.

@ajetjennings

Жыл бұрын

He was checking outfielder positions to prepare to score from second, but yeah it's pretty cool.

So nice to see someone who has worked so hard get a chance to show what they can do. What an amazing story for all to enjoy!!

@BoKnowsZombies

Жыл бұрын

He's had 13 years to show what he could do....

@Hydra48

Жыл бұрын

@@BoKnowsZombies And most people would retire or give up by then but he kept working lol

@andrewmccann2700

Жыл бұрын

How many major league hits do you have?

@MrCveedub

Жыл бұрын

@@BoKnowsZombies Don't be like that, dude. This guy now has two major league hits AND two RBIs. Appreciate the fact that someone, a person very unlikely, accomplished something most will never have the opportunity to do.

@moose7266

Жыл бұрын

@BoKnowsZombies actually he never has been given a chance. Seen guys hit crazy in minors and suck in majors and vice versa

He is now a .333 hitter with a .833 OPS, a Double and 1 RBI in 6 plate appearances, collected a MLB salary during those days that could be more money than what he gets in a complete season in MiLB, a week he will never forget, God bless you Drew !!!

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

He was sent back to Double-A Altoona this morning.

@luishumbertovega3900

Жыл бұрын

@@dalethelander3781 Yeah, we know that, but nothing can take away from him the 1-derful week he's lived.

@keithzimpelman1483

Жыл бұрын

He didnt make any extra money for that lol, you get paid whats in your contract.

@MarkT36

Жыл бұрын

@@keithzimpelman1483 he did

@JAGL716

Жыл бұрын

​@@dalethelander3781 yeah but thats cause they dont wanna pay him MLB money😅... he will be back i feel

This is why I love baseball. No other sport would a 30 year old rookie get so much respect and cheers.

@gina774

Жыл бұрын

And not just from Pirates fans! I'm diehard Cardinals fan rooting for him!

My man got halfway to the cycle!

@MrCveedub

Жыл бұрын

A career cycle would still be a huge accomplishment, so hopefully he gets some more ABs

@yoda9256

Жыл бұрын

@@MrCveedub he’s going back to AA

@IzNebula

Жыл бұрын

@@yoda9256 Why is that?

@yoda9256

Жыл бұрын

@@IzNebula cause they don’t need him

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

​@@IzNebula It's true. He's been sent down to the Double-A Altoona Curve.

Love seeing the entire Pirates dugout on the railing anticipating every pitch and reacting like it's the playoffs. Terrific moment.

@jamieanderson6222

Жыл бұрын

I bet that more than 1 of his team mates have played with him in the minors such a great movie lol

Congrats Drew, you are a MLB player and seem like a great guy. So proud of you and your family!

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

He's back in the minors as of this morning.

@Oceangirl_505

Жыл бұрын

@@dalethelander3781 So sad, I thought that might happen. Maybe they will bring him back up before he quits. I understand that they don't get paid much in the minors.

The beauty of baseball.

Very classy of the Nats to immediately give the ball to the Pirates after the hit and play.

@bobbyzullo8672

Жыл бұрын

Not really, it’s standard procedure. Would have been an outrage if they didn’t

@Supportacct

Жыл бұрын

It's just the way it's done. For everyone, with any milestone

@spectac1

Жыл бұрын

that's done for every player.

@roberthudson1959

Жыл бұрын

It may be SOP, but it is still neat when an accomplishment is recognized by the opposition. In contrast, I have seen far too many basketball accomplishments "celebrated" by a technical foul.

@ImRanchWilder

Ай бұрын

You can also see the umo pointing and directing the player to throw it to the dug out

These moments are what make baseball magical.

For any player, at any level, who has, at some point, not legged out a ground ball - watch this man! He is the essence of effort and perseverance. Drew Maggi you are a true hero! ✊

@rockcundiff1761

Жыл бұрын

"hero"? come on man

Keep Maggi as a bench coach or something. We need him in the dugout as an inspiration!

@mkailov13

Жыл бұрын

OK let's pump the brakes, the man's not a mascot.

@johndavies5582

Жыл бұрын

He isn't a charity case, and if you're a mlb player and you have a hard time finding inspiration and motivation, then I'm not sure how u made it that far

@nathancorbett999

Жыл бұрын

​@Zach why not?

@nathancorbett999

Жыл бұрын

​@Zach I'd say he's even more inspirational than a mascot

@nathancorbett999

Жыл бұрын

​@@johndavies5582 says someone who will never play in the mlb

Doesn't matter if his time in the majors is brief...the guy made it ! He will always be a part of that pro baseball fraternity. Well done !

Made me teary-eyed for real. It’s amazing how a man I only knew about 5 days ago can evoke such emotion.

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

Pirates sent him back down this morning.

@billbuffington3037

Жыл бұрын

@@dalethelander3781 In his week in the majors, he hit 2 for 3, and had an RBI. The Pirates should have left him in the majors, just to let it play out. The Pirates are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Having Maggi on the bench is good karma for the team, and an inspiration for all those major leaguers who fail to give 100% on every play.

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

@@billbuffington3037 The Pirates stunk up the league the last two seasons. (Well, them and the Reds.) What happened? They spend some money in the off-season?

I am in tears, of joy. Life is really hard, but sometimes a good man gets a break. OMG how this boy toiled. For his dream. May God bless you Drew Maggi. Don't change a thing. This is the good news we have been waiting for.

13 years in the minors and he of course scores the 13th run in the game.

@rickgeller6043

Жыл бұрын

He didn't score the 13th run. He drove the 13th run in. In baseball there called, RBI's-runs batted in.

@gavincollins2887

Жыл бұрын

MLB scripted?

@skyguy5587

Жыл бұрын

Poetry

@claytonredman7979

Жыл бұрын

Can someone explain to me why he’s been in the minors for that long

@DubCmusicTV

Жыл бұрын

@@claytonredman7979what is there to explain? Does everyone make the majors??

So inspiring seeing an athlete never abandon his dream. You got my support Maggi, and the support of every Puerto Rican. 🇵🇷🇮🇹

This is incredible gentlemen. This guy is an inspiration to everyone to never give up on our dreams. It doesn't matter which team you're a fan of, we're here as one to watch a champion!

As a diehard Cubs fan, this is increidble to see. I am actually proud of the pirates as a whole. I got family is Pittsburgh and they have been waiting for a while for the bucs young core to blossom. And boy have they. They look like a true contender this year. Congrats to all of the Pirates fans.

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

Javy Baez punking their first baseman...priceless.

This is what sports is all about: hard work, determination, perseverance and grit. Way to go, Drew.

Big Drew (thats what I called him) was a prime time player for me during my stint with the Altoona curve in MLB the show.

That smile on his face after his first major league hit. Priceless!

Most awesome single in the whole 2023 season.

The Pirates are such a fun team to watch this year. Love the support from the bench 🥲

Maggical!

dude made the pinnacle of the sport....even if it was only as a courtesy, good for him. Professional baseball is brutal man...absolutely brutal. There are any number of reasons why this dude never developed, or got developed. its nice to see him soak it all in.

I love hearing the crowd cheering for him.

He did something many of us only dreamed of as kids! Great job! 👍

How can you not love baseball..... with stories like these.❤❤

Dude that was a solid at bat. Fuckin experience goes a long ass way.

From a Phillies fan congratulations Maggi whole league rooting for you!

A true baseball dream come true story. Good job Maggi!

Absolutely love this.

here is the ball, here is the man...😢 so touched and moved. cheers bro!!!

A Maggi-cal moment! ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

My wife was jealous bc she said she’s never seen me cry in 12 years but I got a little teary eyed watching this.

The fans and his teammates were so invested this is awesome

I know this story will be on big screen sooner or later 👍

@mkailov13

Жыл бұрын

And the major league money means he can afford his daughters heart surgery😂 cmon man let's chill out a little bit

@johndavies5582

Жыл бұрын

Zach I like you......let's simmer down dude wasn't a 34 year old science teacher who became a big leauge pitcher or something.....if anything it was a PR thing for pirates....dudes bat didn't earn him a spot it was a reward for doing his job the right way and they had an opening to cover a spot and would not have to burn a prospects option. Don't get me wrong good for him but not a movie that's a lil crazy.....if the dude turned in to leauge mvp then that's another thing

@johndavies5582

Жыл бұрын

​@@mkailov13 it is a movie bull Durham I'm perrty sure it's Kevin Costner exact character career minior leauger who had a.cup of coffee in the show

@mikeyt3784

Жыл бұрын

​@@johndavies5582 the movie about the teacher is "The Rookie" with Dennis Quaid.

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

​@@mikeyt3784 Isn't that the movie about the kid with a cannon for an arm pitching for the Cubs?

Absolutely love to see these moments you work your old life to get to this moment and the story is just as great.

This is so cool in so many ways.

This was so sick to watch. Loved how Washington tossed it over to the Pitt dugout so he could have it. Baseball still delivers some of the most magic moments.

I can only imagine what he was feeling! Something you have been waiting for your entire baseball career. I think it had to be a very surreal experience. All that time practicing and learning and training. Watching other guys make it up. Then…boom…you’re here too!

Proud of you bud. Never give up.

Always nice to see:) Congratulations man.

Cubs fan here. I know Maggi didn't start because the Pirates are in first place. It worked out going 2-2 but would have like to see him play from the 5th inning or earlier since the game was won for the Pirates. Looks like a good hitter. Awesome!

Thrilled for this dude. Glad he's getting this opportunity.

I absolutely love his reaction. That's real. Beautiful

Love this guy. Great to see. Many more Drew.

So happy for the guy. This is the American dream right here. And it's even better because you see how much his teammates are pulling for the guy. Maggi must be a good guy in the clubhouse.

I'm a Red Sox fan, but saw his call up video and have been following since. What a great story, I'm so happy for this guy I didn't know until last week. Pirates got something special going right now.

Happy for that dude. Congrats.

Keep up the good work !! He must be a nice guy, cause everyone is rooting for him. Congratulations

Way to go Drew! What a great feeling!

Love it man such a good story of perseverance

These are the type of moments every fan of baseball, no matter who you cheer for, love to see. Congratulations Drew!

Tears of happiness for this man!

I admire his perseverance and work ethic I'm very happy for him

i'm glad drew got not only two hits but also an rbi even if he never gets back up to the bigs he now has some career highlights to tell his grand kids about. congrats drew

Love to see this. We are proud of this man!

Congratulations on making your dream come true. Your hard work and perseverance paid off. What a story

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Congrats!!!!

I absoultely love this. Go Maggi!

Oh my God it's Moonlight Graham..😎👍

His teammates and the fans!! Absolutely beautiful to see. Great at bat too.

So happy for his family as well as him.

I love his reaction. Real

Wow! That’s what heroes are made of…dedication and perseverance! Congratulations!

That is so cool. Happy for him!

The Joy of Baseball, God Bless you!!

Congrats Drew.... keep going brother!!!!!!!!!!!

Man that's awesome. That must have felt so good.

Congrats sir!!!

That’s AWAOME !!!!!! Congratulations Drew !!!!!

Hope this man has a great season, he deserves it after all the time he put in to get to this spot in his career.

What a wonderful moment for Drew. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to watch it happen from here in MKE. Well done Drew! Lets Go Bucs!

I am so proud of him 👍👍👍👍👍👍

We know what Hollywood's next baseball movie will be about. Its gonna be about this guy.

I'm not a pirate fan but I am a fan of baseball, and this is a story about someone who never stopped playing or dreaming about making to the big leagues, congrats on your commitment to baseball

That was some grin while he stands on second base!

Drew, your commitment to "the dream" is inspiring!

Never give up!! Maggi does it with style!!

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

Back in Altoona, PA again as of this morning.

Great Moments Maggi.

Drewmaggio!

Every time he plays now I get so anxious and nervous and like excited to see if he gets a home run

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

Pirates sent him back down to Double-A this morning.

Made me tear up. Got the waterworks going this morning now.. I love stuff like this, he worked his entire career to get to this point and that’s gotta be an amazing feeling. 😢 love baseball man

Man I love this game!

I hope he has a great season! He worked really hard to get there and never gave up.

@FactGolf

Жыл бұрын

They sent him down after this game

Wow. So great to see.

Soooo cool! Congratulations

How can you not love this game for moments like that.

Almost cried for this man

This brings a tear to my eye.

I am fan of someone making it after Minor leagues and something good coming out of it !

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎊🍾

Awesome, good for him!

Awesome story. Congratulations Drew Maggi

what an awesome moment for baseball

Love to see it!

I really hope they keep him around. His ball vision is very good, and I’m pretty sure he has had contact in every AB. Love to see it

Some great cuts. Wish him well. Well deserved promotion.

@dalethelander3781

Жыл бұрын

He was demoted this morning. Back to the Double-A Altoona Curve.